Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges

Debate between Ben Obese-Jecty and Chris Vince

Tuesday 28th April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris Vince]

I thank the hon. Gentleman for a far better intervention. The comment I made about the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister while he had popped out was that, as he is aware, I have contributed many times when he has spoken about the Humble Address, and have asked him a number of questions about the vetting process, as well as the impact that this ongoing issue obviously has—

[Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (Con)]

Trade envoy to Harlow, right there.

[Chris Vince]

Trade envoy to Harlow, did you say?

I asked the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister about the impact that this ongoing issue has on the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. I think it is really important that we recognise that, and I ask him to comment on it in his wind-up.

The point that I wish to make, and I hope it is taken on its merits, is that I absolutely appreciate that the Labour Members who have spoken in support of the motion did so because they believe that it is right. However, do not assume that those of us who are not speaking in support of the motion believe the same. The majority of Members, whatever political party they represent, vote in the Lobby for what they genuinely believe is the right thing to do, for whatever reason. I reject the concept that that is not the case. Opposition Members should trust me when I say that it would be far easier for me to join them in the Lobby this afternoon, but I do not believe that is the right thing to do.

Crime and Policing Bill

Debate between Ben Obese-Jecty and Chris Vince

2nd reading
Monday 10th March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Ben Obese-Jecty (Huntingdon) (Con)]

rose—

[Chris Vince (Harlow) (Lab/Co-op)]

rose—